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THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT is the first documentary series ever to profile all 41 of America's chief executives. The 10-hour series tells the nation's story from the perspective of the highest office in the land and features exclusive interviews with Presiden ... Read more

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American History Teachers should check out this one
The simple but ironic rule of thumb for "The American President" PBS series is that the less you know about a particular President the more you will be impressed by a particular segment, and visa versa. Of course, this certainly makes sense. Reducing the Presidency of Washington, Lincoln or FDR into a 10-12 minute block is extremely reductionalistic. But for the lesser lights of history these segments can be quite revealing. I certainly had more respect for John Quincy Adams than I had before. This is not to say you will not learn anything new from the other segments; I was surprised to learn that Truman's poll numbers when he left office were lower than Nixon's before his resignation.

The format is that each tape, with one exception, presents five American Presidents lumped together thematically: (1) "Family Ties" looks at those men born to the office: John Quincy Adams, Benjamin Harrison, Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy; (2) "Happenstance" looks at most of Vice-Presidents who became "accidental" Presidents: John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson, Chester A. Arthur and Harry Truman; (3) "An Independent Cast of Mind" covers John Adams, Zachary Taylor, Rutherford B. Hayes and Jimmy Carter; (4) "The Professional Politician" covers Martin Van Buren, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson; (5) "The American Way" features Thomas Jefferson, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Ronald Reagan; (6) "The World Stage" looks at internationalist presidents: James Monroe, William McKinley, Woodrow Wilson and George Bush; (7)"The Heroic Posture" looks at the war hero Presidents: George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Ulysses Grant and Dwight Eisenhower; (8) "Compromise Choices" examine the administrations of Franklin Pierce, James Garfield, Warren Harding and Gerald Ford; (9) "Expanding Power" covers the imperial presidencies of Andrew Jackson, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt and Richard Nixon; and (10) "The Balance of "Power" finishes off the series with James Madison, James K. Polk, William Taft and Bill Clinton.

It is impossible not to look at this arrangement and not see some obvious liabilities. LBJ does not get dismissed as an "accidental" President while Jefferson ends up representing the "American Way" more than an "Independent Cast of Mind." Putting Jefferson, Coolidge, Hoover, and Reagan in the same category seems rather forced. But this is just quibbling because once you decide not to proceed chronologically through the Presidents it is always going to be open to debate. This format at least sets up some comparisons and contrasts that would engender classroom debate (or you can feel free to quibble in the sanctuary of your own mind).

Each program is narrated by Hugh Sidney, who has been the White House correspondent for Time magazine for as long as I can remember. Harvard scholar Richard Neustadt offers up academic preachments on each President, having interviewed most of the living Presidents for their own insights. Whenever possible the actual voices of the Presidents are used, while for the others John Glenn, Walter Cronkite, Morley Safer, Norman Schwarzkopf, and a host of others provide the voices (Bob Dole is Hoover and Colin Powell is Taft).

Obviously this series is a godsend for history teachers who can pick and choose particular Presidents to show their class. For example, showing a class the segment on Hoover before getting to the Depression, FDR and the New Deal, would be quite beneficial. I would also think the segments on Buchanan, Cleveland and Ford would be particularly useful. I feel less secure recommending the segments on the more important Presidents since I have to think most textbooks will cover pretty much the same point. "The American President" series helps best when it fills in the gaps of your standard American history textbook. But if that is what you are teaching, then you should certainly invest some time going through this series and seeing what could work for you and your cherubs.

Highly entertaining video series (some caution needed)
The American President video series is probably the best overview of the Presidents I have seen to date. I thought the grouping of each President into categories (i.e. "Happenstance", "The Heroic Posture", etc.) was a unique and thought provoking way to arrange the material. I especially appreciated the material on obscure Presidents such Fillmore and Arthur. For the most part the commentary by Richard Neustadt is worthwhile. Also, the voices used for the earlier Presidents were for the most part well done.

There are criticisms though. The first is that the presentation of Eisenhower is far, far more critical than positive and Eisenhower was a much better President than Neustadt would have us believe. Perhaps his opinion is skewed because he worked for Harry Truman and carries too much bias into his review. Secondly, in a couple of situations, Presidents are placed in the wrong category. JFK's placement in the "Family Ties" category comes to mind since all of the other Presidents in that segment were related to a previous President and JFK is the only one there who was not related to a previous President (had they waited a couple of years to release this, George W. Bush would be an obvious inclusion in this category). Thirdly, Neustadt reveals outright hypocrisy in his views of Nixon and Clinton. In the Nixon segment he claims Nixon's Watergate actions were "unforgivable" while he then gives Bill Clinton a COMPLETE WHITEWASH. This is absolutely inexcusable on Neustadt's part and it harms the integrity of the video series.

Still even with those criticisms, I still recommend "The American President" though watch out for Mr. Neustadt's partisan bias (which he only reveals on some Presidents, not all).

more education than mere entertainment
This video series is notable for its coverage of the "obscure" presidents, its fascinating collection of pictures and photographs, and its reflection of modern theoretical conceptions of the presidency. Other reviewers have questioned the format (which looks at presidents according to what they share in common, rather than the traditional chronological approach), but this format reflects an important theoretical approach in political science that compares presidents according to their position in "political time," rather than historical ordering.
This organizational format may certainly make the series more complicated and harder to understand for the general public or for high school students. The series may be best understood by college undergraduates who have encountered work by Stephen Skowronek.
In short, the series features wonderful material, but the organizational approach forces the viewer to actively think as he or she watches, not merely passively view the series. In effect, the series is more education than entertainment, and prospective buyers may want to keep this in mind.

Despite organizational flaws...a benefit for the classroom!
Clearly the segregational approach is difficult to follow and at times puzzling. However, as a teacher of American History for 10th graders I have found the 12-15 minute biographies on each of the presidents very valuable. They are great supplemental sources. I could never show a 50 minute or 90 minute video on a president, but with this series I can address 2 or 3 within the 85 minute block that the course is taught. My students seemed engaged and because of the short snipet of time, the basic underpinnings of the presidents and their accomplishments stays pretty well focused. Without this my students would have been denied some good background on presidents such as McKinley, Taft, Hoover and Coolidge. Reorganization into a timeline of presidents would have made it a super source.

And Time Stood Still.......
What a ridicules review:

"Who were the U.S. presidents? What did they accomplish? What qualities defined them, both as public figures and private men? In this made-for-PBS documentary series, brilliantly adapted from the acclaimed book The American President, these questions and others related to the presidents are answered with rare insight and intimacy".

Imagine offering something as a complete history of the Presidency. Does time stand still just because this DVD has been released? I much prefer an individual approach, representing only one President at a time. Not only does this enable a "series" to be updated in a consistent manner, but much more information can be included on each President, creating a much clearer picture of his success/failure while in office. This DVD offers nothing but "Political Fluff".

The approach this DVD takes is the equivalent of me claiming to have written the definitive history of the personal computer, ending that history in the year 2000. ... Read more

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The Civil War ravaged America and transformed the nation, righting a great injustice but opening wounds that have never completely healed. The saga of the War Between the States is captured in Civil War Journal, which goes beyond the battles to tell the personal stories that shaped the epic conflict. This illuminating set examines the commanders whose decisions changed history, and includes familiar tales told in a refreshing way and overlooked stories of friendships torn apart in the heat of battle. Episodes: West Point Classmates/Civil War Enemies, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Sherman and the March to the Sea ... Read more

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nelsondave@attbi.com
The Civil War Journal is a very informative and entertaining look at the Civil War with original pictures and personal narratives ala Ken Burns. Civil War Journal draws on more sources though and delves deeper into specific areas where Ken Burns didn't have the time. The use of interviews with historians and authors lets the experts relate some human interest to the history.
Danny Glover is a good choice as the host. he presents well and The History Channel throws in some reenacting to bring a little color to the program. I would like to see The History Channel release the rest of the series on DVD. ... Read more

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The five-part series Irish Empire, first broadcast on BBC Ireland in 1999, offers a compelling, contemporary historical perspective on the events, people, and influences that shaped the identity of Irish culture as it expanded throughout the world. The focus is not on Ireland as a country but the Irish as a global community--an "empire" formed by the emigration of millions of Irish natives, with pockets of culture all over the world and majority populations concentrated in England, America, and Australia. Wide-ranging in scope (despite an occasionally nagging lack of narrative cohesion), the series chronicles the expansion of Irish culture as a bona fide diaspora, grander in scale than that of almost any other ethnic group. This expansion began in the 15th and 16th centuries, intensified with the great famine of the 19th century, and continues to this day as many native Irish seek opportunities they could never find at home.

The five segments focus on a variety of topics, including the initial scattering of Irish people throughout Europe; the forging of an Irish identity throughout the world; the role of women in the expansion of Irish culture and the improvement of Ireland's native economy; the history of Irish Catholic and Protestant populations at home and abroad; and the often startling contrast between the Ireland of myth and memory and modern Ireland as it continues to keep pace with an ever-changing world. Overall, this is an epic account, filled with great pride and great sadness, with horrible crises and magnificent achievements. It's perhaps a bit too dry to achieve any kind of mainstream appeal, but this series should be considered essential viewing for anyone seeking to appreciate the fullness of Irish history and the place of Irish culture in the gene pool of humanity. --Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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Learn of the "White Mouse" of the French resistance, and follow the British retreat from Dunkirk. Relive the P.O.W. breakout that inspired The Great Escape, and hear from some of the 36 men who survived the sinking of the Oklahoma. Blending interviews with former prisoners, resistance fighters and soldiers with extraordinary archival footage and insightful commentary from leading scholars, The Great Escapes of World War II brings these stirring stories to life like never before. ... Read more

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Escapes are okay
But in retrospect, they all seem to choose the same escape, a tunnel, which becomes boring. ... Read more

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For 2000 years, it has stood as the ultimate expression of mankind's spirituality, even as its enigmas and mysteries have baffled scholars and intrigued the faithful. What are the facts behind the legendary figures and fabled stories of the Bible? From Michael and Gabriel to the fall of Satan, explore the amazing stories of some of the Bible's most fascinating figures. Episodes: Biblical Angels, King Herod, Heaven and Hell, The Bible's Greatest Secrets. ... Read more

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Facts and/ or Faith, Don't Miss this !
This series available in dvd (along with Mysteries of the Bible-2-Pack) is the best, objective study of biblical history/archaelogical fact I've ever found. Years ago I bought the entire 3 sets on vhs and was spurred thereafter to search longingly for answers to biblical questionable events.I must repeat,if you're a truth searcher, don't miss this. Comment: the editorial review for this incorrectly describes Mysteries of the Bible-2-pack, giving the same review for both sets...it pays to check the customers reviews

Heroes
This 2 disc set chronicles the lives and mysteries surrounding Abraham, Joseph, King David and Jesus. Through use of biblical references and actual historical facts the veiwer gets to know these heroic figures better. ... Read more

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Psalm 29... WE ARE NOT ALONE
A very interesting set of documentaries to watch. I wasn't too fond of the narrators used here but I'm pretty finicky. Four Forty-Five minute documentaries found here that explore the possibility of aliens visiting the Earth thousands of years ago. I believe something visited us, But not aliens. I believe that the humans who drew the paintings then actually saw what appeared to be aliens in spacesuits but misinterpreted what they really were. These aliens I truly believe were Fallen Angels (aka Demons). Good Angels can appear in human form so why couldn't Bad Angels appear to be in spacesuits? These lifeforms that visited us are not stupid. Either way you look at it, Whether they're Fallen Angels or Aliens, They are much more intelligent than us and we can only defeat them with the Word of God. I guarantee you one thing: Whatever wrote the Holy Bible is in total control of everything and cannot be defeated. You either join him or face the consequences. Either way you look at it, Whether God or an alien race wrote the Bible, It would be in your best interest to follow it with blind faith and try to figure out what the Author expects from you. It's the only book that every single Prophesy in it is coming true. I don't think our situation is very good right now. The way I see it: Hmmm... How should I put it?... The Earth would be an ocean liner, Every human that doesn't care about God would be it's passengers, Everyone with power and authority would be the captain and the officers, Mans' imaginations would be the ocean or currents, God's Wrath would be the jagged-rock cliff the liner is heading for, Everyone who stands for Jesus would be the lighthouse on the cliff, And God's Word would be the beacon of light. The key question is: Can We Delay The Apocalypse For A Thousand Years OR Is There Nothing We Can Do That Will Prevent It From Happening In Our Lifetime? One Thing Is For Sure: The More People That Become A Part Of That Lighthouse The Better Off We Will Be.

Pésima Traducción al Español y malisimo el video
El contenido, muchos ya lo sabiamos (Basado en los Libros de Von Daniken) El video es malisimo y el audio, por lo menos en Español es pésimo a tal nivel que a veces ni siquiera se entiende, para mi el misterio del milenio es: ¿Cómo es posible que se les ocurra pasar a DVD y vender una cosa tan mal hecha?

A beautiful done documentary , explores all the possibilitie
well done, has all the elements lot of history, religios studies . Explore all the possibilities and provides stuning visual proof that some form of life fron auter space landed on Earth centuries ago , takes the viewer into the far reaches the underground caves and tombs and you go to every major continent . I enjoyedd very much . this series is for all ages of people and every it will be show in every school in the country

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Travel five continents in a 55 country rail trip in this ten part series. Once on board, you'll experience travelling through Europe on some of the most luxurious trains in the world. You will also visit North America and South America, as well as Central America.This exciting journey will also take you through exotic countries in Asia, Africa and The Middle East. Finally, view the wild life of New Zealand and Australia. ... Read more

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DETAILS
This program collects AMERICAN MASTERS, the biographical series originally aired on PBS. Programs include:

RICHARD AVEDON: Darkness & Light
ALEXANDER CALDER
ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG: Inventive Genius
MAN RAY: Prophet of the Avant-garde
NORMAN ROCKWELL: Painting America
ALFRED STIEGLITZ: The Eloquent Eye ... Read more

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Frankly, pretty bad
This is a remarkably bad presentation of the "great battles" of World War II. To begin with, in an alleged introduction to the causes of WW II - probably written at a time in 1946 when the Soviets had to be pleased - the authors do not EVEN MENTION THE SOVIET-GERMAN PACT OF 1939 !!!! The rest is a superficial, long winded, boring collection of news footage and other pictures, with poor sound and rudimentary texts. To be avoided.

Shilling facts of a sinister war (Outstandin footage)
This series will keep you in suspence. The emotional facts of this great World War are depicted and will crawl into you as if you are living in that area. For all history lover (like myself), I stongly recommend it. You can learn more about WWII than any other medium. From: Reda (dagdoog@excite.com)

Interesting historical films worth about what you'll pay
The packaging provides virtually no information about what the box contains, which turns out to be three of Frank Capra's official postwar propaganda films covering some of the major campaigns. "Great Battles" is really a misnomer because for example the D-Day film covers not just the beaches but the entire reconquest of western Europe other than Italy. The films are well made and contain some interesting footage and commentary (the first-person accounts seem to be spoken by actors), but on two of the discs the visual quality is poor, either because the original film has deteriorated or because of a poor transfer, or perhaps both. In any case the light colours have become so bleached out that some of the scenes and maps don't give much information. There are some noticeable gaps in the continuity as well. The extra features are perfunctory -- just a few text screens. For the price this is not a bad set, but don't expect anything of archival quality. ... Read more

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John Kay Steele Does Excellent in Portraying Christ!
I saw this on TBN, and i was just surprised that the Actor
that played Jesus Christ actually looked like Christ himself. I really
enjoyed this picture. From all the actors that i have seen
in the past, the one here, John Kay Steele, looks like Christ
even his performance was Magnificent-John Kay Steele played
the Character Beautifully-A Very loving, and Caring Christ...
it was just beautiful. I really would have enjoyed if John
Kay Steele would have played Christ Again in Mel Gibsons Film
The Passion-I think i got that Correct.
Any way, Phenomenal picture, recommend it to All who read this
message. In real life Christ cares for All, no matter the decade, the time
or place, or where one even comes from-Christ just cares/loves You Always & Forever!

Jesus Christ Never Existed.
'Life of Jesus, Vol. 1-2' is a famous film some people have seen or at least heard about. Most people fail to realize all of that doesn't matter because Jesus Christ never existed!! Jesus Christ is a mythological figure the church has exploited for hundreds of years and now the film industry has for almost a hundred years. There is absolutely no archeological or historical evidence that Jesus Christ existed. Even if he did exist, it would be highly unlikely he would have received that kind of punishment.
It is a shame that con artists like these filmmakers are using this mythological figure to make millions of dollars. People have to start swaying away from the manipulations of the church and the filmmaking industry and start looking at the hard facts. Jesus Christ and his crucifixion never happened.

Jesus
This is a very Good Movie of Jesus showing what he went threw for us .. ask him into your heart and he wil ask you into heaven !
Just say " Dear Jesus i ask you into my heart and to be my best friend forgoive me of al of my Sins. In Jesus name

Amen

must see
the life of jesus is one of the best accounts of the life of jesus the actor that played jesus was great made you feel like you were hearing the words from jesus himself all of the acting was great.

No idea
The DVD is very close to the bible for a small part,especially Jesus' miracle signs that jesus didn't also like. I'm not a pharisee. There is no idea and messange of jesus. ... Read more

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Road to Victory
I thought this series was a great value and a great history lesson on the greatest battles of World War II.

little if any original color footage
I got the impression, from reading the blurb, that this set contains another installment of original color film from the war that is finally getting released to the public. However, it is actually from a series called "Battlefront" and is based on what seems to be (not very well) colorized footage instead. There is little, if any film that looks original to me. Given that there is a surprising amount of the genuine footage available, I've lost interest in this sort of thing. Also, the narration, while not bad, isn't especially interesting either. I'd recommend: "World War II, the Lost color Archive", "World War II, the British Story", "World WAr II in Color", "Perilous Fight", or "D-Day in Color" over this. They have the real thing. ... Read more

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In the heyday of Vegas, the Rat Pack--Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop--were royalty. This series uses performance clips, archival footage and home movies to profile the legendary band of playboys who left their mark on American culture. Get the inside scoop from people like Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Angie Dickinson and others, and thrill to never-before-seen footage from events like the Kennedy Inaugural gala, where even the King of Camelot was outshone by the boys of the Rat Pack. ... Read more

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Great Documentary
As a young fan(21) of Frank, Dino and Sammy, I loved this buy. It goes through the whole careers of each star on an easy to follow timeline. It also provides interesting facts from the friends of the great entertainment superstars.

The History Channel Makes The Best! No Doubt About It!
I just ordered this but I am positive I will love it. It was one of the last Collectors' Choice DVD sets that I've ordered. I am hanging up my reviewing shoes for good soon because I'm much better at voting on reviews, I was suggested this so that is why it's a premature review but let me tell you what I know. Just finshed watching the "Mafia" Collectors' Choice DVD set. Five star material. Before I bought it, It was one of the few subjects I was least interested in knowing about. After I watched it, Like all the other History Channel Collectors' Choice DVD sets I've seen, I was extremely pleased with the vast amount of facts presented and the fact that it wasn't one-sided. It gives you the mobsters viewpoint as well. The History Channel makes the best documentaries! No doubt it! Cheers.

First three tapes great, forth bad.
The first three tapes are entertaining and informative. The forth sews up things too quickly and gives no information on the Pack the their later years. A fifth tape would have been excellent.

A Rat Pack must, but DVD lacks extras
At slightly over 3 and one half hours, this two-disc set in a direct transfer from the A&E Biography series sans any commercials. Each disc contains 2 episodes, in which you have a choice of playing both back to back, one at a time, or basic scene selection. No frills here.

Narrated by Danny Aiello, this series delves deep into the lives and personalities of the four main Rat Pack players: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Very little is given on Joey Bishop (the 5th member). Along with the rise and fall of these greats and all the troubles in between, we are also treated to some detailed background histories on Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, and Frank Sinatra and Hollywood legend Ava Gardner (Frank's 2nd wife). There's a bit to detail Peter Lawford's life and loves as well and how he gets wrapped up into the Kennedy family and a triangle with Frank.

This series is filled with rare footage highlighting many points (and again lows) in each of their careers, and there are many great stories told in interview style by Angie Dickinson, Tony Curtis, Milton Berle, singer Keely Smith and many other legendary singers and actors. Mixed into these interviews are serious and sometimes comical stories on practical jokes, heated tensions, personal issues of the group and spotlights on others that traveled at times with the Rat Pack including mobster Sonny Dimato and Jimmy Durante.

The 4 episodes do their best to keep things chronological; however, (and for obvious reasons) do jump around from time to time only to paint a nice solid picture of a story that may span years. The series in total seems to focus primarily on Sinatra, and interlaces his story with the others.

All in all an excellent series though Joey Bishop gets the short end of the stick in this biography, but really....it is about Frank, Dean, and Sammy isn't it?

However, I was a bit disappointed with the lack of any extras for a DVD. When this show was being produced, you know A&E had tons of more footage, interviews, and information they had to edit out for a hour long episode. With the amount of space on a DVD, they could have easily supplied a photo gallery, a snazzy interactive or animated menu, and I would have loved to seen some un-edited clips of some concerts or 'Summit' highlights, but alas, A&E Biography opted to do just a direct transfer of the VHS episodes to DVD....a shame. It would have been really nice if they included an episode of the Dean Martin show, or a Sinatra special or even filmographies of the Rat Pack players.

Astounding in it's length, depth & insight
Why A&E would devote the same length of time to a biography on The Rat Pack as they would to the Civil War, the American Mafia or the history of locomotive trains is beyond me - I'm just grateful & amazed that they did. Clocking in at over 3 and 1/2 hours, this expansive insight into "the greatest party in showbiz" knows no bounds. Intimately narrated by actor Danny Aiello, A&E dives deep into the history of America's first celebrity gang. Covering everything from Sinatra's tortuous break-up from Hollywood sex siren Ava Gardner to Dean Martin's accidental alliance with comedian Jerry Lewis, this biography covers it all. It is deftly composed, and never bores.

The first hour of the documentary shuttles back & forth between chronicling the rise of Las Vegas - the Rat Pack's playground, and the individual careers of each Rat Pack member. A&E spends generous time on each member - the turbulent highs & lows of Frank Sinatra, the easy-does-it success of Dean Martin, the desperate ascension of actor Peter Lawford, and most importantly, the barrier-breaking accomplishments of the multi-talented Sammy Davis, Jr. Only standup comic Joey Bishop is shy of biographical information (he is introduced much later in the documentary when Sinatra began assembling his "summit" crew). As usual with A&E biographies, there is a wealth of rare footage here. Utilizing countless film reels; summit performances, Peter Lawford sitcoms, Martin & Lewis television specials, etc. You see a rare glimpse into the performing life of each member.

Also an A&E is custom is the absense of interviews with its biography subjects (everyone but Joey Bishop is dead anyway). Instead, we rely on the funny memories of many Rat Pack insiders & biographers to fill in the details, even though we'll never really get to know about the late-night parties Sinatra held in Las Vegas. Among its interviewees are Sammy Davis' mother, Rat Pack actors Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis and Angie Dickinson, as well as Rat Pack performers Sonny King, Keely Smith, Claude Trenier and Pat Cooper. Milton Berle and Jerry Lewis also provide insights (Lewis is particularly candid about the nature of the public's reception to "the Martin & Lewis magic" - regretfully taking much credit for their audience's delight). Other people interviewed include historians and even bartenders. If you want to see the source of all the magic and are short of patience to settle on HBO's film of the same name, this is your ticket. ... Read more

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This incredible box set is a must for every fan of the legendary Tupac Shakur, an amazing artist who left a lasting impact on the world of hip-hop music. With music, interviews and much, much more, this is the definitive portrait of Tupac's incredible life. Included are the DVD that tells it all--"Thug Angel: The Life of an Outlaw"--plus the "Music From and Inspired By Thug Angel" CD; the brand-new Tupac biography "Holler If You Hear Me" by hip-hop intellectual Michael Eric Dyson, author of "I May Not Get There With You: The True Martin Luther King, Jr," and "Making Malcom: The Myth and Meaning of Malcolm X"; and the all-new bonus DVD "Off the Cutting Room Floor," with more than three hours of never-before-released footage and rare interviews, including behind-the-scenes footage with Tupac and his crew, an uncut interview with Tupac's stepfather Dr. Mutulu Shakur from Atlanta State Prison, commentary with director Peter Spirer, Producers Quincy "QD3" Jones III and Casey Suchan, commentary and an insightful look at Tupac with producers Leila Steinberg and Tracy Robinson, an extended interview with author Michael Eric Dyson, exclusive Biggie and Tupac footage, unedited interview with Tupac at age 17, full-length Tupac interview and behind-the-scenes at the gun range, never-before-released personal audio recordings of Tupac talking about all aspects of his life and career, and revealing interviews with Tupac's stepbrother Mopreme Shakur, Shock G, Treach, Thuglife, Snoop and Edi of the Outlawz, Big Syke, Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones. ... Read more

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best thing i got this year
just got it today at bestbuy for 32 dollers 2 dvds 1 cd 1 book.DVD1 Thug Angel The Life Of An Outlaw 92 min movie extras 13 interviews.Rashida Jones Telephone interview.Tupacs Reading Library (text).Photo Gallery.Biography.Discography.DVD 2 Thug Angel Off The Cutting Room Floor.Audio Commentaries 1 Commentary with director Peter Spirer and producers Quincy QD3 Jones 3 and Casey Suchan.Bonus Features Tupac and Shock G clowning backstage.Tupac in the recording studio.behind the scenes with tupac and his crew on a video shoot.conversation with Michael Eric Dyson at Eso-Won Books.Extended interview with Michael Eric Dyson and 5 more interviews.CD 22 songs from Thug Angel.The BOOK. 292 page book .13 black and white photos.if your a fan of tupac buy it .

Life of an Outlaw
Thug Angel was perhaps one of the greater documentarys on 2pacs life I've seen. It is definetly not a waste of money at all. From unseen interviews with Shakur himself (which other DVDs lack) to interviews with Big Syke, Shock G, Mac Mall, Storm, Edi Amin, Johnny J, Kidada, Quincy Jones, and so on. This DVD focuses more on the life on 2pac Shakur rather than just the death of this great man.

There are some misinterpretations in this DVD, as some of 2pacs comments come out as seeming racist and we all know he was not. Everybodies in the struggle whether black or white and he's said this many times its unfortunate they didn't include him saying that in the DVD because some parts could really aggrivate some fans.

Although, I couldn't have asked for anything more in a DVD, except maybe some Audio made by Pac which is unfortunately missing. However over all this DVD is worth picking up.

Thanks to QD3 and everyone involved for putting this together for us, the fans.

The Real Tupac
To see him as an intelligent, well-read, fearless, analytical, funny and caring young man, you gotta see this video. Since I was not a rap fan, I had lumped all the rappers into one group, not so with Tupac. RIP

get it but get it 2. hand
Apart from others this dvd shows the young pac groving into the thug we know as makaveli.
It has alot of interviews with people he worked with during this time especially his younghood period, compared to others , better of all ofcourse if that's what you're looking for but even not its worthed to see.
I have 4 dvd's of pac but none of em gives me the feelings when i listen him these DVDs and documentaries is just worthed to be one time seen, so its better to get it second hand and sell it to a friend. :)

A MUST HAVE FOR 2PAC FANS!!!!!
This is a box set of Tupac that includes a DVD about his life with many interviews from people who where close to him like Quincy Jones, Jada Pinkett Smith, Trech from Naughty By Nature, and many others. It also includes a CD with westcoast rappers like Mac Mall, Mac 10 and the Outlaws giving tribute to Tupac. A bonus DVD and a book written by Michael Eric Douglas called "Holler If You Hear ME" are also included. This is a great box set to own if you are a fan of tupac's. It goes into his life and what he went through before he was famous. Its worth the money, go and pick it up. ... Read more

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It has sparked wars and toppled empires, inspired legends and captivated our imagination. Throughout the course of human history, gold has been sought, mined, treasured and hoarded.

Gold! ventures across the world and through the ages to tell the story of mankind's oldest obsession. It examines every aspect of our complicated relationship with this most precious of metals, from the gilded dreams of conquistadors and 49ers to gold's role in shaping economies and societies. Visits to world-famous museums showcase the glittering treasures of ancient civilizations, while an extraordinary tour of a three-mile-deep mine in South Africa's Witwatersrand Basin offers a rare, up-close view of workers wresting the timeless treasure from the clutches of the earth.

From El Dorado to Fort Knox, Gold! mines the millennia to forge a comprehensive and compelling look at the "king of metals." ... Read more

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Excellent series on an obscure topic
Nazi Germany had many influences. The influence of the occult on the formation of the Third Reich has occasionally been greatly overstated. But it did exist, and this series is as good an examination of this rather esoteric topic as I've ever seen, certainly far better than the History Channel's recent effort.

The presentation is rather dry, and the video footage can be somewhat repetitive. But if you're interested in early 20th-century European occultism and its contribution, however slight, to the rise of Nazi Germany, this is as good a source of information as there is, apart from Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke's book The Occult Roots of Nazism.

A good starting place, or maybe all you need?
Well here we are introduces to a different view of the Third Reich. Why haven't we seen this before? Evidently this aspect of Nazis was not as interesting as weapons or fascist ideology. However I have seen this film several times on history channels and even on public television. And it does bring up new questions as to how it all started?

Well some would say they knew all about it and that, and this film is just a glossy version with stock footage. OK, find me a film on the subject that is not glossy and uses unique footage. If you really have more than a passing interest then it is book time, such as "The Occult Roots of Nazism" ISBN: 0814730604. For the most part this film covers more than the general public is interested in.

Absurdity abounds
Hitler and the occult... a nonexistent collaboration (...) Consult Hitler's own words, where he slammed the occult as "Jewish and Bolshevik."

This is a difficult video to review because its premise is flawed from the get go: there is no occult associated with Hitler and there never was. The people chosen to be interviewed in this unintentionally amusing documentary are (...) of the first order. None are respected, noted or competent historians, they are pop writers who believe in errant nonsense. What types of nonsense, you ask? I shall tell you: they believe that when Hitler was a young man living in Vienna, he stumbled upon a spear located in a local museum. The spear infused the young artist with mythical and evil "powers." Yeah, right... and I was abucted yesterday by Martians and taken to outer space.

Only the most gullible [viewer] could believe anything in this childish video. Errors of the most fundamental nature abound: Hitler did not emigrate to Munich in 1912, but in 1913; Dietrich Eckart did not die in 1945, Hitler did not meet Eva Braun in 1933... the list is endless. As a laugh this might be useful, as history it is unreliable and puerile in the extreme.

Ran a bit thin.
I believe the ppl who were responsible for putting this last DVD in the 3 part series ran out of matieral since they basically spend the most of it restating the Occult roots of Nazism thats in the first two DVDs. Beyond that there is good info on the formation of the SS and its purpose to provide a stream of pure white aryan blood, but most of whats here u can find in a better source.

Disappointing
This set borrows heavily from TRIUMPH OF THE WILL and from the Wolper Documentary RISE AND FALL OF THE THIRD REICH, using washed-our film resources. The set is made up of three discs which purport to concentrate on Adolph Hitler, the SS, and the swastica, but they instead overlap each other, using padded and unrelated material, concentrating heavily on the holocaust and using stock footage from television. Overall, very disappointing quality. ... Read more

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Ghosts of England
Ghosts & Witches of Olde England
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spooky spooky!
This set was great. Lots of chills, especially in one where a group of paranormal investigators went to various places in England. You'll be pleasantly suprised by what they find! The others may not be as scary, but they are bery well done, and I enjoyed all of them. ... Read more